We are home to one of the leading vision science programs in the world, with more than a dozen research labs and sought-after faculty who are writing the textbooks other schools teach.
Our researchers are leaders in the areas of cornea disorders, retinal disease, traumatic brain injury, pediatric vision, and more. Their work results not only in a high reputation for the school, but in better educated students and quality patient care.
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By comparing an athlete’s baseline numbers with similar tests after a high-impact blow, the tester can quickly determine whether the athlete suffered a concussion.
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By combining data on optometry patients’ eyes with advanced computational methods, Indiana University researchers have created a virtual tissue model of diabetes in the eye.
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IU researchers have created a new, noninvasive ophthalmoscopy method that allows eye care practitioners to visualize and directly count, for the first time, retinal ganglion cells that die in glaucoma.
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Our vision scientists collaborate with schools and departments across the university and the world.
In addition to optometry, our work includes the study of biochemistry, biophysics, epidemiology, cell biology, imaging, molecular biology, neuroscience, optics, ophthalmology, pathology, physiology, psychology, psychophysics, statistics, and any other discipline that relates to vision and its problems.
The Borish Center for Ophthalmic Research supports the research endeavors of the School of Optometry. Specifically, it welcomes collaborative partners from private practice, universities, industry, and private agencies to join together to work on important questions related to vision science. The Borish Center also provides exciting research opportunities for students to participate directly with faculty in vision research.
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